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A malignant tumor predominantly affecting young men and often associated with cryptorchidism. Seminoma is the most frequently seen malignant testicular germ cell tumor, followed by embryonal carcinoma and yolk sac tumor.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for malignant testicular germ cell tumor has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for malignant testicular germ cell tumor. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for malignant testicular germ cell tumor, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for malignant testicular germ cell tumor. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
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53 clinical trials registered, 32 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, procedural interventions, and medical devices. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE3, 4 PHASE2, 7 PHASE1. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
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[NCT06814496](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06814496) |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 1:12 PM UTC
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Ifex | Ifosfamide | Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute | 1987 | 1995 | Designated (drug approved for other indication) |
Gene therapy approaches for malignant testicular germ cell tumor have been reported in the published literature.
53 trials found
Radiation Combined With BIspecific T-Cell Engager in DLL3 Expressing Tumors |
PHASE1 |
University of Arizona |
RECRUITING |
[NCT02012699](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02012699) | Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research | — | University of Nebraska | RECRUITING |
[NCT05840575](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05840575) | Investigating Cognitive Impairment in Young Patients With Cancer Prospectively | — | Rigshospitalet, Denmark | RECRUITING |
[NCT06515613](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06515613) | A Phase 1 Study of CTIM-76 in Patients With Recurring Ovarian Cancer and Other Advanced Solid Tumors | PHASE1 | Context Therapeutics Inc. | RECRUITING |
[NCT06954233](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06954233) | Voiding and Erectile Function After Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer | — | Jagiellonian University | RECRUITING |
203 publications have been identified in PubMed for malignant testicular germ cell tumor. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (41%), Epidemiology / Natural History (22%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (12%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 68 | 41% |
Disease patterns and progression | 37 | 22% |
Laboratory research | 20 | 12% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 13 | 8% |
Other research | 10 | 6% |
Patient case studies | 10 | 6% |
Clinical study results | 4 | 2% |
New treatment approaches | 3 | 2% |
Ou JY (2026). [PMID: 40552435](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40552435/). *J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Meagher M (2026). [PMID: 41668134](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41668134/). *Cancer Med*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Bowling GC (2026). [PMID: 41687980](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41687980/). *Gene*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Briggs LG (2026). [PMID: 40983774](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40983774/). *Nat Rev Urol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Fichtner A (2026). [PMID: 41384700](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41384700/). *Histopathology*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Rovito MJ (2026). [PMID: 41645861](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41645861/). *Cancer Med*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Kendzia B (2026). [PMID: 41525298](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41525298/). *Eur J Public Health*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Gallo G (2026). [PMID: 41572051](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41572051/). *Int Urol Nephrol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Gaddam SJ (2026). [PMID: 33085306](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33085306/). *Unknown Journal*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Islam R (2026). [PMID: 41773555](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41773555/). *Andrology*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]